Instrumental Music Scholarship – Additional Information

Are you eligible to apply?

To apply, you need to be a talented player of one of the following instruments:

woodwind: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet

brass: trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba

strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass

keyboard: piano

percussion: mallet percussion and drum kit

other: If you play an instrument other than those listed above and wish to discuss the possibility of applying for a scholarship,

Criteria

Selection will be based on musical talent and will take into account:

the results of a 20-minute audition conducted by the Head of Music and specialist instrumental staff (see below)

a music aptitude test

previous music and school reports

an interview with the relevant Head of School.

How to apply

Selection will be based on Audition and will take into account:

Please download application form HERE

review of school reports

Value

Instrumental Music scholarships cover a percentage of the music tuition fees and do not cover:

the cost of books, stationery or uniforms

consolidated charges

security fee

academic and Jewish studies fee

discretionary charges such as overseas trips/ interstate music camp

Duration

Tenures vary but generally holders are expected to complete their secondary education at The King David School.

Special Conditions

Instrumental music scholarship holders are expected to:

maintain a sound standard of academic achievement

perform in one or more music ensembles or groups and contribute positively to the musical life of the School

The Audition process

During the audition (approx. 20 minutes), the applicant will be required to:

perform two or three contrasting pieces, depending on length. If the applicant plays more than one instrument, two pieces should be performed on the major instrument and the third on the second instrument.